[Opening panel – The sun sets over Seoul, the city bathed in the glow of neon lights and towering skyscrapers. Jinwoo stands at the window of a high-rise office, his face expressionless, yet his eyes burning with determination.]

Narration (Jinwoo):

“They think they’ve got me cornered. That I’m just another player in this game.”

“But I’ve learned something in my past life. The game never ends. You just have to play it better.”

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[Panel – Inside the office, Jinwoo is surrounded by his team. Jae Min hands him a stack of papers, each report more critical than the last.]

Jae Min:

> “The market’s reacting. We’ve got interest from big investors already, but there’s still resistance. Some of the larger corporations don’t want to risk their position.”

Jinwoo (without looking up):

> “Let them hesitate. The moment they do, we strike.”

“It’s always the quiet ones you need to watch. And I’ve been watching them.”

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[Panel – Jinwoo steps in front of a large digital screen, showing projected figures of his company’s future growth. His fingers hover over the data, scrolling through the numbers.]

Jinwoo:

> “These numbers don’t lie. We’re already ahead of schedule. But we can’t just keep playing catch-up. We need to set the pace.”

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[Panel – The scene shifts to a sleek, high-end club. Jinwoo and Seo Mira are seated at a private booth, the tension thick in the air. She’s dressed to kill, her eyes cold as she studies Jinwoo.]

Seo Mira:

> “You’ve made progress. But do you think the others are just going to sit by while you play at their level?”

Jinwoo (leaning back, cool and calm):

> “They don’t have the vision I do.”

“And when you see the future, you take it.”

Seo Mira (smiling, but her eyes narrow):

> “Is that so?”

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[Panel – Suddenly, Jinwoo’s phone buzzes. He glances at the screen: an unknown number. He answers, his voice steady.]

Jinwoo (on the phone):

> “Who is this?”

Voice (on the other end, chillingly calm):

> “You’re moving fast, Jinwoo. Too fast. You’re playing a dangerous game.”

[Panel – Jinwoo’s face hardens as he listens. The voice on the phone continues, its tone filled with a cold edge.]

Voice:

> “Be careful. The shadow is always watching. It never forgets.”

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[Panel – Jinwoo ends the call, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. He looks out the window, but something doesn’t sit right. His mind races.]

Narration (Jinwoo):

“I’ve made enemies before. But this feels different. The weight of it... it’s not just business.”

“I can feel the shadows closing in. Someone knows what I’m building. And they don’t like it.”

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[Scene transition – The next day, Jinwoo stands in front of a conference room, facing a group of investors. His presentation is crisp, precise, each word carefully chosen.]

Jinwoo:

> “Our vision isn’t just to make money. We’re here to shape the future. To create a legacy.”

“You’re here because you recognize that potential. You recognize what’s coming. And you understand the risks of not being part of it.”

[Panel – The investors exchange glances. One older man, Mr. Park, watches Jinwoo with a calculating gaze.]

Mr. Park:

> “You’re confident, Jinwoo. But you haven’t yet shown us how you plan to survive the competition.”

Jinwoo (smirking, unwavering):

> “Survival isn’t the goal. Dominance is.”

“And I’ve already figured out the next move. Let them waste time while we act.”

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[Panel – The scene cuts to a dark alley. A black SUV stops, and Seo Mira steps out, a calloused smile on her lips. She takes a quick glance around before entering a hidden door into a private building.]

Narration (Jinwoo):

“She’s playing both sides. I can’t trust her. Not fully.”

“But she’s useful. For now.”

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[Panel – Inside the building, a cloaked figure watches the interactions unfold on several screens. His red eyes gleam as he observes the activities of both Jinwoo and Seo Mira.]

Voice (low, to himself):

> “He’s playing the game too well. This won’t end in his favor.”

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[Scene transition – Later, Jinwoo meets with Jae Min in the office.]

Jae Min:

> “I’ve heard rumors, Jinwoo. There are some who think your rise is too sudden. That you don’t deserve to play at their level.”

Jinwoo:

> “Let them think what they want. They’ll learn soon enough.”

“But they’re not the real threat.”

[Panel – Jinwoo pulls up a list of competitors. At the top is HanTech, his former company.]

Jinwoo:

> “The real danger comes from within. From people who think they can control the game without playing by the rules.”

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[Panel – The final scene. Jinwoo stands alone in the center of his office, the lights dimmed, casting long shadows on the floor. The glowing cityscape outside reflects in his eyes.]

Narration (Jinwoo):

“The pieces are in place. The game is set.”

“But the shadows… they’re closing in.”

“I won’t be caught off guard again. This time, I’ll strike first.”

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[Final panel – In the darkness outside the building, a figure stands watching. Its red eyes glimmer in the shadows.]

Narration (Jinwoo):

“No one is untouchable. But I’ll make sure I’m the one who does the touching.”

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